ME16 8FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME16 8FY

ME16 8FY, Maidstone has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.67 per 1,000 population. This ME16 8FY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME16 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME16 8FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME16 8FY, encompassing approximately 4631 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME16 8FY area, explore the ME16 8FY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

ME16 8FY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • St Peter'S Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bishops Way with total crimes: 7

ME16 8FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.72-32.00%
Shoplifting103.6711.11%
Other crime62.16500.00%
Other theft51.3025.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-50.00%
Public order40.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.4866.67%
Public order105.4042.86%
Shoplifting92.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.940.00%
Drugs41.73-55.56%
Other theft40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Burglary20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.8136.36%
Anti-social behaviour156.48-31.82%
Shoplifting123.2450.00%
Drugs92.59350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.94-27.27%
Public order71.7316.67%
Burglary51.5125.00%
Other theft41.08-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.2210.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.75-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson114.75120.00%
Other theft92.3750.00%
Shoplifting81.94-63.64%
Public order61.73-14.29%
Burglary41.30300.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%
Drugs20.43-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.4045.45%
Shoplifting226.91175.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.7511.11%
Drugs104.32400.00%
Public order72.16-30.00%
Other theft61.51200.00%
Vehicle crime51.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.84-51.11%
Anti-social behaviour184.750.00%
Public order103.89100.00%
Shoplifting82.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7333.33%
Bicycle theft61.7350.00%
Other theft21.30-71.43%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.8140.62%
Anti-social behaviour189.72-21.74%
Other theft73.89-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-33.33%
Shoplifting51.30-16.67%
Public order51.08-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.080.00%
Drugs40.86100.00%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.516.67%
Anti-social behaviour236.9191.67%
Other theft94.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.94-10.00%
Public order71.94-36.36%
Shoplifting61.51-53.85%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.6511.11%
Shoplifting136.48-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour122.819.09%
Public order112.5937.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.37400.00%
Other theft72.1675.00%
Drugs21.51-60.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.49-20.59%
Shoplifting185.8338.46%
Anti-social behaviour113.89-8.33%
Public order82.370.00%
Drugs51.7366.67%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.00-39.29%
Shoplifting137.34225.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.819.09%
Public order82.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5622.0216.67%
Anti-social behaviour1112.09-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.37-10.00%
Public order81.9460.00%
Shoplifting41.73-55.56%
Other theft40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4825.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.100.00%
Shoplifting92.160.00%
Public order51.940.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Bicycle theft51.080.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202415
June 202422
May 202420
April 202418
March 202418
February 202423
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202430
July 202430
June 202422
May 202432
April 202422
March 202445
February 202432
January 202430
December 202327
November 202334
October 202356
September 202348

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202422
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 202318
November 202313
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME16 8FY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Peter'S Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 3. Bishops Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Charles Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. A20
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. St Peter'S Bridge
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Corbens Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Cornhill Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Bower Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Greenhithe
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Station Approach
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Terrace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Medway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Kingfisher Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. London Road Rocky Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Rycault Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bower Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. Maidstone West
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Newton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. River View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Birnam Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Westree Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Clifford Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1